Trump News for Monday, March 30, 2026
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TSA agents are finally getting some back pay
kvlamis@businessinsider.com (Kelsey Vlamis), Business Insider
TSA agents are finally getting paychecks after working weeks without pay. The ongoing partial government shutdown means future pay is still uncertain.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:55 PM
WATCH: Video shows boat in Florida spinning out of control in deadly accident
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Firefighters said a woman and man were thrown from the boat and run over, killing the woman.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:54 PM
Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Insider trading is a big problem. But how do you protect against it?
Mar 30, 2026, 11:07 PM
World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty
Dan Roan, BBC News
The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
Madonna, Gracie Abrams, Muna Sign Petition to Close ICE Detention Center
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork
Kesha, John Legend, and King Princess are also calling for the “immediate closure” of a facility in Dilley, Texas
Mar 30, 2026, 10:54 PM
Two Thirds of People Arrested by ICE in Minnesota Surge Had No Criminal Records, New Data Reveals
Meghnad Bose, Luke Lawson, The Intercept
The White House had said all the thousands of people arrested were “dangerous criminal” immigrants. The post Two Thirds of People Arrested by ICE in Minnesota Surge Had No Criminal Records, New Data Reveals appeared first on The Intercept.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:24 PM
US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
White House's Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict's costs off to regional states is 'an idea' Donald Trump has.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:14 PM
Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?
Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic
LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is arguing that the Department of Justice can’t prosecute her for an incident last May at an ICE facility.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:07 PM
Army says it's reviewing helicopters flying low and hovering near Kid Rock's home
Steven Beynon, Abcnews.com
The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:51 PM
I Downloaded (and Deleted) the White House App So You Don't Have To. It's a Hot Mess
Dashia Milden, CNET
The app is a nightmare of a historically dangerous cyberattack waiting to happen.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:50 PM
How Trump is paying TSA, briefly explained
Cameron Peters, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The US air travel situation is looking up — for now. …
Mar 30, 2026, 9:49 PM
Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
The app tracks your location and also relies on a "random" guy's GitHub page, a blogger found.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
Trump urging Congress to cut recess short to end DHS shutdown, White House says
Michelle Stoddart, Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com
President Trump is encouraging Congress to cut its recess short and fund the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:12 PM
These Kid Rock videos of an Apache helicopter hovering around his Nashville home have triggered an Army investigation
Kelsey Baker, Business Insider
The US Army is investigating a pair of videos showing Apache helicopters flying and making unusual maneuvers near Kid Rock's Nashville home.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:04 PM
The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:03 PM
Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
The judge said even the appearance of bias is bad for justice.
Mar 30, 2026, 8:55 PM
WATCH: Investigation underway after Army helicopters fly to Kid Rock's house
ABC News, Abcnews.com
An investigation is underway after two Army Apache helicopters were seen flying close to Kid Rock’s home in Nashville over the weekend.
Mar 30, 2026, 8:47 PM
What Would We All Say If Iran Razed MIT Because of Military-Related Research?
Natasha Lennard, The Intercept
The destruction of parts of two universities in Iran fits with Israel’s M.O. of crippling countries’ ability to rebuild. The post What Would We All Say If Iran Razed MIT Because of Military-Related Research? appeared first on The Intercept.
Mar 30, 2026, 8:37 PM
Trump’s DOJ Hands $1.2 Million Payout To His Former National Security Advisor, Mike Flynn
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
As if we needed any more evidence showing just how deep and thoroughly corrupted the Trump administration is. It’s an endless cycle of self-serving actions, pushed forward by bigots, grifters, and loyalists who sold off what was left of their souls and spines…
Mar 30, 2026, 8:03 PM
Rubio denies US punitive actions, blames Cuba for economic failures
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation's fuel crisis.
Mar 30, 2026, 7:50 PM
WATCH: White House: 'Operation Epic Fury is moving ahead successfully'
ABC News, Abcnews.com
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday more than 11,000 Iranian targets have been struck during "Operation Epic Fury."
Mar 30, 2026, 7:47 PM
WATCH: ABC News' Rachel Scott presses White House on negotiations with Iran
ABC News, Abcnews.com
ABC News' Rachel Scott pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on negotiations with Iran.
Mar 30, 2026, 7:46 PM
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
Chiara Eisner, NPR
National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the "energy emergency" to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.
Mar 30, 2026, 7:39 PM
TSA officers receive their 1st paychecks in weeks
Tesfaye Negussie, Sabina Ghebremedhin, Ayesha Ali, Abcnews.com
TSA officers received their first paychecks in more than a month on Monday, they told ABC News.
Mar 30, 2026, 7:20 PM
Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
BBC News
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
Mar 30, 2026, 6:54 PM
US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.
Mar 30, 2026, 6:26 PM
Fedware: Government Apps That Spy Harder Than the Apps They Ban
Sam, Sambent.com
The White House app ships with a sanctioned Chinese tracking SDK, the FBI app serves ads, and FEMA wants 28 permissions to show you weather alerts.
Mar 30, 2026, 6:16 PM
The White House App’s Propaganda Is The Least Alarming Thing About It
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Call me crazy, but I don’t think an official government app should be loading executable code from a random person’s GitHub account. Or tracking your GPS location in the background. Or silently stripping privacy consent dialogs from every website you visit th…
Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM
Trump’s Secret Wars on the World Keep Expanding
Nick Turse, The Intercept
An analysis by The Intercept reveals that the “peace” president has embroiled the U.S. in more than 20 military interventions, armed conflicts, and wars. The post Trump’s Secret Wars on the World Keep Expanding appeared first on The Intercept.
Mar 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will take steps to protest death of another Mexican citizen in US.
Mar 30, 2026, 5:20 PM
G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:56 PM
FBI Director Kash Patel’s Personal Email Account Apparently Breached By Iranian Hackers
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Call me a sicko, but I’m almost always happy when a top-level government official’s communications get hacked. That’s because — in almost every case — either the official seems to be a bit shady, or holds a high-level position in an agency involved in some sh…
Mar 30, 2026, 4:23 PM
Trump says US talking to 'more reasonable' Iranian regime, Rubio declines to say who
Alexandra Hutzler, Shannon K. Kingston, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is engaged in serious talks with a "new" and "more reasonable" regime in Iran as the war enters its fifth week.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:22 PM
Laura Dern To Star In Jeffrey Epstein TV Series In Works At Sony TV Based On Julie K. Brown Book; Adam McKay Producing
Denise Petski, Deadline
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, the New York Times bestelling book by investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, is in the works for television with Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Laura attached to star and executive produce. Sony Picture…
Mar 30, 2026, 4:01 PM
Egypt’s president urges Trump to stop war on Iran
Al Jazeera English
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Trump to end the war on Iran.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:01 PM
FIFA World Cup will be held amid ‘human rights crisis’ in the US: Amnesty
Hafsa Adil, Al Jazeera English
Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.
Mar 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran
Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English
Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.
Mar 30, 2026, 3:51 PM
CBS News Adds Five To Investigative Unit
Greg Evans, Deadline
CBS News is expanding its investigative unit by adding five new journalists. In its announcement, the news organization said the move showed a “commitment to in-depth and groundbreaking journalism” that will “strengthen the News division’s commitment to produ…
Mar 30, 2026, 3:49 PM
Is the US ready to invade Iran? What Trump’s moves tell us so far
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
Seizing strategic islands and destroying Iran's stock of enriched uranium are options the US is considering.
Mar 30, 2026, 3:46 PM
‘Loyalty campaign’: Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Fighters from a major Iraqi pro-Iran armed group have entered the country, carrying aid — and a signal of support.
Mar 30, 2026, 3:40 PM
Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on Iran
Al Jazeera English
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump still prefers a diplomatic outcome for war on Iran.
Mar 30, 2026, 3:33 PM
Wall Street Raced To Sell Junk Bond Debt For EA Buyout Before U.S. Potentially Invades Iran
Ethan Gach, Kotaku
Also: will Marathon really be around for years to come?
Mar 30, 2026, 3:32 PM
Your TL;DR for This Weekend’s No Kings Protests
Danielle Han, Jezebel
An estimated 8 million Americans marched in cities across the country (and around the world) to protest—well, take your pick: War? Affordability? Constant attacks on reproductive rights? Trump’s crazy goddamn ballroom?
Mar 30, 2026, 2:59 PM
How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
BBC News
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
Mar 30, 2026, 2:54 PM
I Hope You’re Ready to Spend Months in Jail After AI Facial Recognition Tools Frame You for a Crime
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Both the U.S. and U.K. have already seen people arrested and jailed based on AI facial recognition that turned out to be wrong.
Mar 30, 2026, 2:52 PM
WATCH: 1-on-1 with Sec. of State Marco Rubio
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to “GMA” about the war in Iran, including ongoing negotiations and the reports that the Pentagon is preparing for ground operations in the country.
Mar 30, 2026, 2:29 PM
Rubio tells Al Jazeera Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘one way or another’
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
This is a breaking news story.
Mar 30, 2026, 2:21 PM
Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?
Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English
Trump said US forces could seize Iran's oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month.
Mar 30, 2026, 2:20 PM
WATCH: Artemis II crew on historic moon mission
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The crew is speaking out on the first human moon mission in more than 50 years that will send them on a 10-day, 685,000-mile journey venturing deeper into space than ever before.
Mar 30, 2026, 1:29 PM
We Have Some Ideas About What JD and Usha Vance Might Disagree On
Claire Guinan, Jezebel
In an interview with NBC News, Usha said she wouldn't share their disagreements because that's "the privilege of marriage." But we have some educated guesses.
Mar 30, 2026, 1:29 PM
They've Succeeded!' Karl Rove Stunned by Remarkable Democratic Achievement
Mediaite, Yahoo Entertainment
Legendary GOP operative Karl Rove marveled at Democrats' remarkable ability to remain more unpopular than President Donald Trump even well into his second...
Mar 30, 2026, 1:27 PM
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The announcement comes after Madrid refused to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the war on Iran.
Mar 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
An Al Jazeera investigation finds internal security facilities in populated areas have been heavily targeted.
Mar 30, 2026, 12:54 PM
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Abid Hussain, Al Jazeera English
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
Mar 30, 2026, 12:23 PM
Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press, Abcnews.com
Spain’s defense minister says the country has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war
Mar 30, 2026, 12:22 PM
Spain closes airspace to American warplanes in further rebuke to Trump...
Paolo Laudani, The-independent.com
Spain closes airspace to American warplanes in further rebuke to Trump... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:AfD wants US out of Germany... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Mar 30, 2026, 11:43 AM
Trump Goon’s Big Tour Goes Off the Rails as Cancellations Pile Up
Will Neal, Daily Beast
Donald Trump’s education secretary is under fire for an ostensibly apolitical national tour ahead of America’s 250th birthday that critics say has been...
Mar 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
Congressional GOP's Latest Brilliant Idea: Cutting Healthcare to Pay for the Iran War
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The Pentagon says it needs $200 billion for the Iran War, and the GOP's bright idea is to take the money from your grandmother's health plan.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
Schools, water, industry: What civilian targets have US, Israel, Iran hit?
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
US and Israel have increasingly been hitting civilian sites in Iran as efforts to end the weeks-long war are under way.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race
Rhiannon Rashidi, Gothamist
Congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg recorded a video with NYCHA tenants in Chelsea. The Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses are an issue in the race to succeed outgoing Rep. Jerry Nadler. [ more › ]
Mar 30, 2026, 11:01 AM
Communists, Democrats use #NoKings rally to call for May Day strike: 'Shut it down'
Asra Q. Nomani, Fox News
Communists chanted for revolution and May Day strikes from New York to Minnesota, as the "No Kings" movement sees a growing ideological shift to more radical...
Mar 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says
Pete Syme, Business Insider
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA agents. Some airport wait times have been alleviated, but the chaos may not be over yet.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:40 AM
Trump, Iran, and the Shadow of Suez
Ishaan Tharoor, The New Yorker
Ishaan Tharoor considers whether the Suez Canal crisis of 1956, in which Egypt achieved a strategic victory over a British-French-Israeli coalition, parallels the possible fallout from Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
Who Struck It Rich in the Markets When Trump Postponed Bombing Iran?
John Cassidy, The New Yorker
A series of uncannily timed bets on the price of oil and stocks deserves a proper investigation. It’s far from clear that they’ll get one. John Cassidy writes.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
At Beth El, a New Jersey Synagogue, a Deep Divide Over Israel
Eyal Press, The New Yorker
Disagreements about Gaza and Zionism have divided the congregation—and many others. Eyal Press reports on the tensions among American Jews.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Joint Arab condemnation of cross-border attacks exposes Baghdad's failure to control armed proxies on its soil.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:57 AM
John Oliver explains why U.S. conservatives are so obsessed with Hungary
Drew Gillis, Jezebel
Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:36 AM
Anthropic's post-Pentagon resistance surge is fading
Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider
Data obtained by Business Insider shows interest in Claude remains high, but is leveling off after the explosion of downloads last month.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:33 AM
Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
Rebecca Hersher, NPR
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:08 AM
Trump wants to invade Iran to seize oil, calls US objectors ‘stupid people’
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The Trump administration has deployed US Marines in preparation for the possible takeover of Iran's key oil export hub.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it
Domenico Montanaro, NPR
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
Jonaki Mehta, NPR
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
New Evidence Corroborates Claims of Trump Sex Accuser, 13
Cameron Adams, Daily Beast
A new investigation has backed up evidence given by a woman who has accused Donald Trump of sexually abusing her when she was 13, according to a report. The ...
Mar 30, 2026, 8:46 AM
Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran?
Daniel Levy, Al Jazeera English
Like in other conflicts, Israel launched the war on Iran together with the US without a realistic political plan.
Mar 30, 2026, 8:13 AM
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.
Mar 30, 2026, 7:15 AM
Iran live updates: Trump touts 'big day' in Iran with 'many' strikes
David Brennan, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Mar 30, 2026, 6:34 AM
Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'
JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and MIKE CORDER, Yahoo Entertainment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination...
Mar 30, 2026, 5:50 AM
Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump says the US-Israeli war on Iran has effectively brought ‘regime change’.
Mar 30, 2026, 5:20 AM
WATCH: Vehicles washed away as flooding hits Russia’s Dagestan region
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Cars were seen swept away by floodwaters following heavy rainfall in southern Russia’s Dagestan region on Saturday.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:29 AM
WATCH: Countdown to NASA's historic moon mission on ARTEMIS II
ABC News, Abcnews.com
ABC News’ Perry Russom with the latest on NASA’s first human moon mission in more than 50 years.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:29 AM
WATCH: ‘No Kings’ protests around the country
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Across the country, millions of people attend “No Kings” protests, calling out President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, including Bruce Springsteen.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:26 AM
Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused 'significant material damage' to building.
Mar 30, 2026, 12:52 AM
ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
Jeff Brady, NPR
Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports.
Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 AM